Format
From 1987 to 1990 and 2006–11, all ten teams participated in the tournament, with the top six teams receiving a bye in the opening round. Between 2002 and 2005, only the top eight teams in the conference participated in the tournament. Of the Pac-12 schools, Washington State and Utah have never played in the championship game. Since 2012, all 12 teams have participated with the top 4 teams getting byes into the quarterfinals.
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